We are excited to invite you to the MDD Minds Closing Event on Monday, March 24, 2025, in Brussels, with a livestream available on YouTube.

https://cdn.ymaws.com/membership.globalfamilydoctor.com/resource/resmgr/mddminds-poster-livestream.pdf

Over the past years, MDD Minds has worked to strengthen the capacity of family doctors in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East to diagnose and manage major depressive disorder (MDD)—a leading cause of disability worldwide. This event will bring together policymakers, NGOs, and healthcare professionals to discuss future strategies for integrating mental health into primary care.

📅 Date: Monday, March 24, 2025
📍 Location: Mundo Madou, Brussels
🎥 Join the livestream: YouTube Link

https://www.youtube.com/live/VsL4nnJ_Agw

Agenda Highlights:

✅ Final Report Presentation – Key insights and outcomes from the MDD Minds project
✅ Launch of the MDD Minds Website – Free resources for primary care professionals
✅ Regional Success Stories – Lessons from Africa, Asia, and Latin America
✅ Panel Discussion – Policy recommendations and future strategies
✅ World Family Doctor Day 2025 Campaign Launch

🔹 Afternoon Session (Hybrid & Interactive)
Engage in an interactive discussion on strengthening mental health capacity in primary care, featuring:

• The role of the WONCA Working Party on Mental Health
• A workshop on capacity-building and cross-sector collaboration

🔔 To participate in the interactive discussion, ensure you are logged into your YouTube account.

Join us to celebrate the impact of MDD Minds and shape the future of mental health in primary care!

Best regards,

WONCA Secretariat